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Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

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Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.
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Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return

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Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.
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Wellington hosts first free e-waste recycling day at stadium

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Echo Technology will host Wellington’s first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.
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Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Framework believes the consumer electronics industry is completely broken - so it's starting a laptop revolution.
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Productivity Commission seeking feedback on Right to Repair report

Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.
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EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem

Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.
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'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last

Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.
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Why 'Right to Repair' legislation could be a new lease on life for broken devices

Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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New California legislation could give consumers the right to repair their electronic devices, challenging manufacturers' control over repairs.